Click here to watch a "live" reading from "IVD" at Booked for Murder, Madison,WI

THE BOOKED FOR MURDER READING 11/7/09- This event was a dramatic improvement over the Goodman Center fiasco. My confidence was bolstered by the fact that the majority of the audience was extended family (not that I couldn't do a great job in front of an audience of strangers). I sat at a table decorated with 8 or 9 copies of the book and read two excerpts totaling 12 pages- the Mendota'sestate scene and the brush with death in the Yahara river. Except for a few brief losses of composure due to the contagious snickering from a gentleman in the front row, my performance was almost flawless.

AllBooks Review selects "IVD" as Mystery Feature of the Month

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I was somewhat surprised when Shirley Roe, AllBooks Review editor-of-chief, informed me via email a few days ago that "IVD" had been awarded this distinction. When Mr. Whitford's witty, hilarious write-up first appeared on their site, I was perfectly satisfied with the fact that he captured the soul of the novel more than any other reviewer and wasn't anticipating any more kudos from him or from anyone connected with AllBooks. Not that this isn't the greatest honor I've received for my book thus far. In fact, this is the next best thing to a positive critique in the Midwest Book Review because AllBooks is listed on their site. Naturally, Mom was elated when I showed her the printout last night and once again voiced her theory that Great Grandma is working behind the scenes in heaven. I'm still of the opinion that if that venerable old lady was still alive today, she would not be very ecstatic about the foul language and graphic violence in "IVD" and would be sternly encouraging me to write books that would be more in sync with her values.